La Desooorden, Chile

News: It would appear the band is no more. I'll leave this page up as reference in case things change.

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We also once housed Eddie's review here. It's been moved over to Gnosis.

Barrett Elmore, Sweden

News: Not much new in the world of Barrett Elmore since the release of Woodlands in 2012. Last check: December 26, 2018

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Samples

Location: Stockholm

Overview: Neo psych band similar to other Swedish groups like Dungen and the whole Subliminal Sounds stable.

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Garden Wall ~ Italy

Prog metal; Neo Italian prog

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Reverb Nation

Latest: Assurdo (2011)

UMR review page for Garden Wall

3/29/12 (new entry)

Lunar Dunes, England

News: Nothing much from Lunar Dunes since the release of Galaxsea in 2011. Apparently they are related to, or have morphed into, a band called Solus-3, and that's where the samples below sit with.

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Location: London

Overview: Lunar Dunes are a top tier psychedelic space rock band with well written melodies and a tinge of the Middle East.

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Cranium Pie, England ***Inactive***

Their last album was Mechanisms Part 2 (2015). Last Facebook posting was 2017. I'm presuming they're done. Last check: June 14, 2023 

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Black Bonzo, Sweden ***Inactive***

News: The band are not currently an operating unit, but they do occasionally post on Facebook (last was in 2016), so we'll keep a band page up in case they do reform. Last check: December 26, 2018

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Location: Skellefteå (northeast Sweden, not too far from Finland)

Overview: Black Bonzo play an early 70’s influenced hard rock progressive sound. Think Uriah Heep mixed with some Caravan and early KC. They later morphed int a more straightforward band,but their first two albums are worth investigating.

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Mr. Quimby's Beard, England ***Inactive***

News: I thought this band was long gone and buried, but they're pushing along as of September 2017 - well at least they are still posting on social media. But that means the flame is not yet extinguished! Last check: December 26, 2018

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Location: Sunderland

Overview: Mr. Quimby's Beard were one of the more successful bands to come out of the UK Festival Psych scene from an artistic perspective. Well worth checking out if a fan of said scene.

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Las Orejas y La Lengua, Argentina ***Inactive***

News: It appears the band is still around in some capacity, though hardly an active touring band. Their last album was from 2003. In 2019 there was some stirring about. Seems like they're getting the itch again. Last check: February 15, 2020.

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Simon Says, Sweden ***Inactive***

News: Their last significant update to Facebook regarding their own existence is May of 2015. Last check: December 26, 2018

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Samples

Location: Gothenburg

Overview: There are few bands one can call retro prog and neo prog in the same sentence, but Simon Says are one of them. They are one of the finest of recent bands to recreate the spirit of the early 1970s Genesis sound.

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TNVVNÜM, Estonia ***Inactive***

News: There has been no new activity from the band since 2013, and their website is no more. Last check: December 26, 2018

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Location: Tallinn

Overview: Primarily instrumental band from Estonia whose full name is Tõele Näkku Vaadates Võib Näha Ükskõik Mida. Musically their sound can be found between 90s post rock and late 60's cosmic psychedelia.

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Neom, France ***Inactive***

News:  There has been no activity from Neom since 2013. Last check: December 26, 2018

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Location: Valence, Rhone-Alpes

Overview: Neom are one of many new Zeuhl discoveries by the French specialist label Soleil Zeuhl. Neom are more atmospheric and feature more guitar than many of their peers. A fine band.

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Architrave Indipendente, Italy ***Inactive***

News: It appears the band is no more, and they have no active internet presence as of January 2, 2017.

Location: Rutigliano, Puglia

Overview: Of all the retro Italian prog bands in existence today, perhaps Architrave Indipendente are the most accomplished - or at least the most authentic. Great care and research has gone into the creation of their debut album.

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Porcelain Moon ~ Finland

Retro prog

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Latest: Swan Song (2012). EP

UMR review page for Porcelain Moon

4/24/11 (new entry)